1. What is the meaning of Joshua 7:12?

2. How does Joshua 7:12 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands?

3. What steps can we take to avoid being "unable to stand" before enemies?

4. How does this verse connect to the importance of holiness in Leviticus?

5. In what ways can we ensure God's presence remains with us today?

6. How can we apply the lesson of communal responsibility from Joshua 7:12?

7. Why did God allow Israel to be defeated in Joshua 7:12?

8. How does Joshua 7:12 reflect God's justice and holiness?

9. What does Joshua 7:12 teach about the consequences of sin?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 7?

11. Why did Achan's disobedience lead to Israel's defeat?

12. In Deuteronomy 11:22-23, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim that God would 'drive out' nations from the land?

13. Why does the New Testament (James 2:25) commend Rahab's actions when they involved deception and potential betrayal of her city?

14. Jeremiah 7:12: Is there any archaeological evidence confirming the fate of Shiloh and the claims made about its destruction?1. How does the account of Achan and the defeat at Ai illustrate the impact of individual sin on a community? Can you think of a modern example where this principle applies?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not harboring "devoted things" in our lives that separate us from God?

3. How does the concept of corporate responsibility in Joshua 7 challenge our understanding of personal and communal faith?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced defeat or setback. How might disobedience or unconfessed sin have played a role, and what steps did you take to seek restoration?

5. How can the lessons from Joshua 7:12 be applied to strengthen the unity and holiness of your local church community? What practical steps can be taken to address sin and promote accountability?1. In Joshua 7:1, Achan's sin is said to bring trouble on Israel as a whole. What does this verse teach us about the corporate nature of sin within a community?

2. Achan's sin led to defeat at Ai, which shocked Joshua and the elders. How can our individual actions affect the groups or communities we're part of?

3. Joshua reacted to the defeat with mourning and despair. Why did he react this way and what does it teach us about leadership and responsibility?

4. How does God's response to Joshua in Joshua 7:10-12 instruct us on moving forward after a setback or failure?

5. God knew who was guilty, yet He had Joshua cast lots to determine the guilty party. What might be the reason for this and how can this process be compared to our justice system today?

6. In what ways might we be tempted to take what isn’t ours, like Achan did, especially in our current society?

7. Achan hid the spoils of Jericho in his tent, thinking his sin was hidden. How does this story speak to the misconception that our hidden sins have no consequences?

8. How can Achan’s story serve as a reminder of the short-lived pleasure of sin compared to its long-term consequences?

9. How did Achan's confession in Joshua 7:20-21 reflect his understanding of his sin and its gravity?

10. How can we apply the lessons of Achan’s story to our own lives when dealing with temptation and sin?

11. How can this story help us understand the concept of personal accountability and its importance in a society?

12. What lessons can we learn from Joshua's leadership and his dealing with defeat and sin within his people?

13. How does Achan's story challenge us to think about the impacts of our private actions on our community?

14. Despite the heavy consequence of Achan’s sin, God’s anger was turned away after justice was served. How can this narrative be used to understand God's wrath and justice?

15. Why do you think Achan’s entire family was punished for his sin? How does this compare to our modern understanding of justice?

16. The chapter ends with a place being named the Valley of Achor, meaning trouble, in memory of this event. Why do you think it's important to remember such difficult times?

17. Can you share a personal experience when a hidden mistake or sin of yours affected the people around you? How did you deal with it?

18. How does Achan's story remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commandments in our daily lives?

19. How does Achan's action contrast with Rahab's action in the previous chapters? What does this say about the nature of decisions and their outcomes?

20. In this chapter, Joshua and the Israelites are taught a hard lesson about the importance of holiness and obedience. How can we learn from their experience and apply it in our contemporary lives?

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